The city's finest collection of art objects, paintings and sculpture is
accredited by the American Association of Museums. Among the superb displays is
the Finnigan collection of ancient art from Egypt, Greece and Rome. The Straus
collection features Renaissance paintings and bronzes. Visitors also will find
Native American art of the Southwest; Frederic Remington's robust masterpieces;
native arts from Africa, Australia and South Pacific; and a special Junior
Gallery with changing exhibits that appeal to youngsters. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue.–Wed., 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thu., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Fri.–Sat. and 12:15–7 p.m. Sun.
Fee. 1001 Bissonnet. www.mfah.org.
The Cullen Sculpture Garden, displaying fine sculpture outdoors, is
across from the museum. Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Kell House
City: Wichita Falls
Region: Panhandle Plains
Waco Mammoth Site
City: Waco
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Oakwood Cemetery
City: Huntsville
Region: Piney Woods
Brownsville Old City Cemetery & Old City Cemetery Center
City: Brownsville
Region: Gulf Coast
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
City: Alamo
Region: South Texas Plains
Texas Memorial Museum
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
Ellen Noël Art Museum Of The Permian Basin
City: Odessa
Region: Big Bend Country
